Kari Woolsey

Kari Woolsey is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Ceramics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, concurrently serving as Visiting Artist in the ceramics department and Assistant Director of Programs at Artspace 304. Her multifaceted roles bridge academic instruction and community arts leadership.

Education:

• MFA in Ceramics, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2018)
• Post Baccalaureate in Ceramics, University of Florida (2015)
• BFA in Ceramics, Florida Atlantic University (2011)

Research Focus: Woolsey explores the 'everydayness' of objects through functional pottery and large-scale installations. Her interdisciplinary practice utilizes clay, paper, wire, and fabric to investigate material relationships and domestic aesthetics.

Awards & Residencies:

• Salad Days Artist-in-Residence, Watershed Center (2019)
• Artist-in-Residence, New Harmony Clay Project (2019-2020)
• Artist-in-Residence, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (2018-2019)
• Resident Artist, Clay Arts Vegas (2017)

Community Engagement: Actively teaches community ceramics classes and exhibits work at Alma's RVA, Arrowmont Gallery, and Bricolage Art Collective.